The Los Angeles Chargers have announced that they have signed running back JK Dobbins to a one-year contract. Dobbins, who spent the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, will be reuniting with his former offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who now holds the same role with the Chargers.
Dobbins’ 2021 season was cut short due to an Achilles injury and a torn ACL, limiting his playtime to just 22 rushing yards and one touchdown in Week 1 before being placed on injured reserve. Despite this setback, Dobbins has accumulated an impressive record throughout his career, with 1,347 yards rushing, 12 rushing touchdowns, 27 receptions for 177 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.
The Chargers struggled in rushing yards, yards per carry, rushing touchdowns, and rushing first-down percentage last season, ranking among the worst in the league. With the arrival of QB Justin Herbert and new head coach Jim Harbaugh, adding more options to the offense to support Herbert has become a top priority for the team this offseason. The expectation is that Dobbins will make a significant impact on the Chargers’ offensive game plan moving forward.
